New York (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 - Seven US tech giants at the forefront of artificial intelligence committed Wednesday to offset the costs of their increased electricity needs through investments in energy infrastructure.
Saint-Cloud, France (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 - France's Dassault Aviation on Wednesday accused Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain in the multibillion-euro FCAS warplane programme, of seeking to sabotage the project.
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Mar 4, 2026 - The European Commission said Wednesday it was 'ready' to defend EU interests after President Donald Trump threatened to sever trade with Spain for refusing to allow US use of its bases to attack Iran.
Baghdad (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - An air strike hit a military base in southern Iraq housing the Iran-backed Kataeb Hezbollah group on Tuesday, two sources from the armed faction said.
Jerusalem (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - The Israeli military said Tuesday that it struck an underground nuclear site in Iran where it alleged scientists were 'covertly' developing a key component for nuclear weapons.
Los Angeles CA (SWX) Mar 03, 2026 - From France to the United States of America, some of the biggest companies in the gaming category of entertainment are based in the West. However, gaming companies from China are experiencing notable growth, as China's gaming giants continue to carry out some notably ambitious plans.
Geneva (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Millions of people in Somalia are at risk of famine due to prolonged drought, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned on Tuesday.
Tokyo (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Talks in Japan aimed at salvaging efforts towards a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution were 'constructive', a source involved in the negotiations told AFP Tuesday, with another meeting scheduled for May.
Beijing (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - China called on all sides in the Middle East war to maintain safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, and vowed measures to ensure its energy security.
La Paz (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Thousands of Bolivians rushed to banks on Tuesday to exchange banknotes at risk of being mistaken for money stolen from a military plane that crashed at the weekend, AFP reporters said.
Copenhagen (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Environmental pollution is linked to several mental health disorders in Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) warned Tuesday, arguing that enforcing legislation would result in Europeans being both less depressed and less anxious.
New York (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Energy prices have surged dramatically since the United States and Israel launched their attack on Iran Saturday, and that will almost certainly translate into bigger profits.
Paris, France (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - France is sending its flagship aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean in response to the widening conflict in the Middle East, President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday.
Washington, United States (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through a crucial Gulf shipping route, as he justified his war on Iran by saying he believed Tehran was about to strike first.
Shanghai (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Throughout her first pregnancy, Wang Yifan had lots of questions, which she usually put to renowned obstetrician Duan Tao - or rather, an AI clone of the top Shanghai-based doctor.
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) Mar 3, 2026 - Environmental watchdog Greenpeace voiced concern on Tuesday over Malaysia's decision to renew rare earths processor Lynas' licence for another decade, saying there were 'unresolved long-standing concerns over radioactive waste management'.
